a mound near the Ka'bah that is referred to in the Quran as one of the symbols of Allah. It is in conjuction with marwah.

Sahabah

companions of the Prophet.

Sahifah

a page or manuscript.

Salat

the five obligatory prayers that a Muslim must perform everyday.

Saqifah

a shelter with a roof. The companions of the Prophet met in a Saqifah in Madinah to pledge their loyalty to Abu Bakr after the death of the Prophet.

Satr

protection and guarding against being shameful and un honorable.

Sa'yee

the going back and forth seven times between safa and marwah that is done during the hajj or the umrah. It is done to symbolize Hajar's search for water for her son Ismael.

Sayyid

leader or chief.

Seerah

biography of the Prophet.

Shahadah

declaration of faith. A person must recite the shahadah to convert to Islam. The shahadah in Islam is:: "I testify that there is no god but Allah and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah."

Shaheed

a martyr. Someone who dies in the way of Allah.

Shahid

means a witness or martyr.

Shariah

Islamic law.

Shirk

associating partners with Allah. Shirk can also encompase any object that a person may hold in regard higher than Allah. It is the most severe of sins and will not be forgiven.